[Solved] Can’t access immobilizer settings on 1994 Toyota Corolla scanner

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Where can I locate the key code to program a 1994 Toyota Corolla key fob?

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Was about to tow my 1994 Toyota Corolla. Let me try this first.

Thanks! This could save me a trip to the dealership for my 1994 Toyota Corolla.

Does anyone know if this works on push-start 1994 Toyota Corollas?

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This looks helpful for those of us with a locked-out 1994 Toyota Corolla.

Great info! Needed this for my old 1994 Toyota Corolla.

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